PATA NANDrive™ Socket Board
User Guide
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PATA NANDrive™ Socket Board
User Guide
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Table of Contents
1
1.1
1.2
22.1
2.2
2.3
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
3Introduction·········································································································································································· 5Socket Board Styles ···························································································································································· 5
Board Layout ······································································································································································· 5Installation ··········································································································································································· 8Socket Board-to-ATA Platform Connection and Setup ········································································································ 8
Detect the Device ································································································································································ 8
Add a New Drive ································································································································································· 9
To add a drive in Windows XP: ··········································································································································· 9To connect as a physical drive: ········································································································································· 10To connect as an OS-partitioned drive: ····························································································································· 11To add a drive in DOS: ······················································································································································ 11Schematic·········································································································································································· 12© 2011 Greenliant Systems
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Revision History
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Description
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1Introduction
The NANDrive™ integrated circuit (IC) is a high-performance, fully-integrated, embedded flash solid-state drive.
It combines an integrated ATA Controller and NAND Flash in a multi-chip package. This product is ideal forsolid-state mass storage applications offering new and expanded functionality while enabling cost-effectivedesigns.
The NANDrive Socket Board is a platform for the NANDrive and is useful in situations where soldering theNANDrive device is impractical. Typical applications for the NANDrive Socket Board are device evaluation,
updating firmware on multiple devices, and copying images from one device to another.
The NANDrive Socket Board features:• NANDrive mounting socket (LBTE or LFTE/FTE package)• ATA connector (40 pin or 44 pin)
• Power LED• NANDrive DASP activity LED• Master/Slave select• Cable Select and CSEL control• SCI Port connect for firmware status monitoring• WP#_PD# NANDrive function assert jumper

1.1

Socket Board Styles
The NANDrive Socket Board is available in four styles. Match the socket board to your NANDrive device. For
NANDrive devices using the 12 mm x 24 mm LBTE package, you must use one of the LBTE socket boards. For
NANDrive devices using the 14 mm x 24 mm LFTE or FTE package, you must use one of the LFTE/FTE socketboards.
Table 1: Board Styles
Board Style
LBTE Socket Board
For 12 mm x 24 mm package
LFTE/FTE Socket Board
For 14 mm x 24 mm package

1.2Connector Style
40-pin ATA
44-pin ATA
40-pin ATA
44-pin ATA

Greenliant Part Number
GLS85LD0000-00-0N-40ST-K
GLS85LD0000-00-0N-44ST-K
GLS85LD0000-00-0N-40SF-K
GLS85LD0000-00-0N-44SF-K

Board Layout
The LBTE and LFTE/FTE Socket Boards are available with either a 40-pin ATA or 44-pin ATA connector. See
Figures 1 through 3 for board details and Table 2 for pin descriptions.

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Figure 1: NANDrive Socket Board, 40-pin Connector

Figure 2: NANDrive Socket Board, 44-pin Connector

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Figure 3: Bottom View (All NANDrive Socket Board Styles)
Table 2: Board Components and Options
SymbolDescription
CN1
ATA Connector
CN2
ATA Connector
J14-pin SCI Port Header
J24-pin Power Connector
JP1

Write-Protection or Power-Down
Configuration Jumper

JP2

Master/Slave selector

D1

Green LED

D2
R2-R13RN1-RN4
U1
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Red LEDATA Signal Termination Resistor
ATA Data Signal Termination Resistor
NANDrive Device BGA Socket
3.3V Regulator
Firmware Test Pins

Notes
44-pin40-pinMonitors firmware activity
J2.1 = +5V (or 3.3V) J2.2, J2.3 = GND J2.4 = NC
Either function is enabled by connecting Pin 2 to Pin 3.
Pin 2 default is Write-Protection, but can be defined as
Power-Down using software.
Pins 1 and 2 shorted = Master mode Pins 2 and 3
shorted = Cable select No pins shorted = Slave mode
Indicates Read/Write activity. Connected to device
DASP pin.
Indicates power is on
82 Ohms
33 Ohms
BGA Socket (LBTE or LFTE/FTE Style)
TC1185-3.3VCT713
FCE4#, FCE5#, FCE6#

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Installation
Perform these two tasks to install the evaluation board:
1

Connect the NANDrive socket board to an ATA platform.

2Configure the socket board to your system.

2.1

Socket Board-to-ATA Platform Connection and Setup
The evaluation board connects to a variety of ATA platforms. The method of connection is determined by thestyle of the NANDrive socket board and the ATA platform type.
CAUTION:

Static electricity can damage electronic devices. To prevent static damage, discharge static
electricity before you touch any electronic components.

Connection
To connect the board to your system:
1. Disconnect power to the ATA platform.
CAUTION:

Ensure that power is disconnected before connecting /disconnecting the socket board to theATA platform. Failure to do so can result in damage to the socket board or the ATA Platform.

2. If your socket board has a 40-pin ATA connector, connect the peripheral power cable to J2 on the socketboard. If your socket board has a 44-pin connector, no additional connections are required because thepower is applied to the board through the 44-pin connector.
Note: Power applied to pin J2.1 is connected directly to the NANDrive VDDQ, and to VDD via a 3.3V voltage
regulator. The voltage that drives the ATA connector must be the same voltage as the power to the J1
connector.
3Typically, the 40-pin socket board is connected to the system using a standard PC IDE cable. The 44-pin
socket board is connected to the system by using either a mating 44-pin connection or by using a 44-pin to40-pin converter board with power connectivity.

Setup
Once the power connection has been made to the NANDrive Socket Board, you are ready to set up the socket
board for your particular use.
1. Set JP2 to either Master or Slave on the evaluation board. If another device uses the same IDE cable as
the NANDrive, one device must be set as Master and the other as Slave.
2. Configure JP1 to either WP (Write Protect) or PD (Power Down) functionality by issuing a specific ATA
command. See any NANDrive product Data Sheet.
3. Insert the NANDrive into the socket board, mating the 3-ball pattern on the bottom of the NANDrive to the3-ball pattern on the socket.
4. Connect power to the ATA platform.

2.2

Detect the Device
When you power on the PC, the BIOS should detect and report the correct density of the NANDrive attached tothe evaluation board. If the BIOS does not detect the NANDrive, contact Greenliant for assistance.

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2.3

Add a New Drive

Consult the PC’s user manual for specific instructions on how to add a new drive. Below are the directions for
Windows XP and DOS systems.
The NANDrive can be installed as either a physical drive or as an OS-partitioned drive. When configured as aphysical drive, do not access the drive through the OS. When configured as an OS-partitioned drive, access thedrive through the OS.

2.3.1

To add a drive in Windows XP:
1. Right-click on My Computer.
2. Select Manage from the drop-down list. This will open the Computer Management interface as shown in
Figure 4.

Figure 4: Computer Management Interface
3. In the left-hand pane of the Computer Management interface, click on Device Manager. The NANDrive
will appear in the right-hand window under Disk Drives. See Figure 5.

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Figure 5: Device Manager
4.

2.3.2

In the left-hand pane, click on Disk Management. Choose if you want to connect the NANDrive as aphysical drive or as a partitioned drive. Follow the appropriate directions below.

To connect as a physical drive:
1. Right-click on the NANDrive icon in the right-hand pane. See Figure 6.
2. Select Delete Partition. The label for the NANDrive will change to “unallocated” and the drive will notshow up as a resource under My Computer.

Figure 6: Connect as a Physical Drive

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2.3.3

To connect as an OS-partitioned drive:
1. Right-click on the NANDrive icon in the right-hand pane. See Figure 7.
2. Select New Partition. Follow the prompts to add a new partition. The NANDrive will now show up as adrive-lettered resource under My Computer.

Figure 7: OS-Partitioned Drive
3. Go to My Computer to confirm that the NANDrive is connected in your chosen configuration.

2.3.4

To add a drive in DOS:
1. Type FDISK.exe. This will create a partition.
2. Type FORMAT.exe. This will format the new partition.

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Schematic

Figure 8: Evaluation Board Schematic

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